Bilal Khan, Senior Tax Accountant

Bilal Khan

Senior Tax Accountant

Finvesco Limited

Location
Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Accounting And Audit
Experience
13 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months

Senior Tax Accountant at Finvesco Limited
  • United Kingdom - London
  • My current job since January 2022

Preparing /reviewing statutory accounts for a
range of limited companies.
• Preparing /reviewing of VAT returns
• Client Liaison including meeting prospective
clients and Assisting clients with day to day
queries.
• Supervise, assist, review and deal with portfolio of
clients
• Producing and finalizing accounts and assisting
with Audits (split 70% Accounts/30% Audit)
• Preparation of corporate and personal tax
computations and returns
• Review junior and semi seniors work
• Supervising junior members of the accounts team
and delegating work

tax accountant at Zaidi & Co
  • United Kingdom - London
  • January 2020 to December 2021

• Prepared VAT and income tax forms for
commercial and individual clients.
• Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed
assets, accrued expenses and line of credit
transactions.
• Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile general ledger.
• Filed tax returns and prepared governmental
reports in compliance with strict standards.
• Cooperated with senior leaders to create
operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with
accuracy.
• Created periodic reports comparing budgeted
costs to actual costs.
• Set up and improved accounting systems and
processes to meet business needs and maximise
effectiveness of operations.

financial analysis assistant at Whizz-Kidz
  • United Kingdom - London
  • October 2016 to December 2019

Identified cost saving opportunities by analysing
financial trends.
• Maintained complete and accurate financial
records following optimal accounting principles.
• Improved financial status by analysing results,
monitoring variances and recommending
financially-sound actions.
• Collected, maintained and updated financial
database.
• Worked with business teams to identify issues
affecting financial results and profitability.
• Detailed financial data in spreadsheets to identify
trends and create revenue, profitability and
expense forecasts.
• Led monthly meetings with senior(s) to analyse
spending and provide financial
recommendations.

Group Internal Auditor at Al Babtain Group
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • June 2013 to September 2016

• Research thoroughly the area to be audited, including preliminary risk and controls.
• Contribute to/lead the opening meeting with business management.
• Prepare an audit approach that describes in detail the nature, time and extend of procedures to be employed for the audit.
• Apply the internal audit methodology, technology and tools to evaluate processes, risks and related internal controls
• Carry out test of controls and perform filed work.
• Present issues, prepare report and carry out proper follow up.
• Ensure the application of corporate governance guidelines in all assignments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business unit personnel (audited) at appropriate level.
• Understand and apply the internal audit methodology, technology and tools used across the audit process
• Realize the business unit’s needs and listen to their questions ensuring that potential issues are bought to the attention of relevant authority.

Travel Champian Olympic 2012 at National Rail
  • United Kingdom
  • June 2012 to September 2012

• Serve public with excellent customer services.
• Provide relevant information to the public, and give accurate direction of the events.
• Assist the onsite staff with travel plans.
• Observe and report any health & safety hazard.
• Prevent and report any security breach on the premises.
• Work with a team to organize measure to control crowd.
• Make appropriate reports at the end of day to the manager.

Sales Assistant at St Laurance Group
  • United Kingdom
  • September 2010 to January 2011

• Analyzing Market Trends and Forecast Sales
• Receive and review all customer satisfaction surveys and customer contacts and complaints
• Review and manage product inventory levels
• Review and study current pricing; compare with competitors and current market conditions
• Coordinates shipping schedule with warehouses as well as the production department
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
• Recruit, test, and hire Salesmen based on criteria agreed upon by senior management

Jr Accountant at Besma International
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • May 2007 to August 2008

• Assist in the preparation of financial documents.
• Maintain general ledger and accounting balance sheet schedules.
• Assist in preparation of receivable schedules and other supporting income and expense reports.
• Analyze accounting records and operating procedures.
• Reports to the Controller and assists him in the department of financial reporting.
• Inspect items in the book to determine proper procedures are followed.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature

Education

Master's degree, Accounting And Audit
  • at University Of London - London School Of Economics And Political Science
  • August 2024
Higher diploma, Accounting And Audit
  • at Institute of Financial Accountants
  • December 2020
Higher diploma, Accounting And Audit
  • at ACCA
  • July 2018
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Oxford Brookes University
  • July 2016
Diploma, Business and Financial Analyst
  • at London School of Business and Finance
  • June 2012
Diploma, Investment and Finance Management
  • at University of Wales
  • April 2012
Diploma, Accounting and Fianace
  • at ACCA fundamental Level
  • December 2010
Diploma, Certified Accountant Technician
  • at British Council
  • June 2007
High school or equivalent, Computer Science
  • at Al-Hadaf Al-Muneer Secondary & Higher Secondary School
  • January 2005

Bayt Tests

Management Skills Test
Score 70%

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Investments
Auditing
Business Development
Financial Analysis
ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNTING
AND ACCOUNTING
BALANCE SHEET
DOCUMENTATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INTERNAL CONTROLS
RECONCILIATIONS

Languages

English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Travelling
  • Golf
  • Photography
    Got certificate of appreciation from "KS Path" on performing Voluntary Photography for their campaigns.
  • Football
  • Gym